Career Area:
Finance
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
We’re looking for an Accountant to join our team supporting the Track-type Tractor manufacturing facility in East Peoria, Illinois as part of the Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) division at Caterpillar.
As the Accountant, you will be responsible for leading the monthly closing process by reviewing and presenting financial results for the East Peoria manufacturing facility. You will also have the responsibility of leading the team through forecasting cycles. This position will also provide business partnering support to groups in East Peoria operations. This position interacts with and presents to leadership.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and manage all aspects of financial analysis and planning for the East Peoria manufacturing.
- Provide insights into the financial results of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve financial analysis and business insights.
- Prepare RBM and ABP forecasts.
- Resolve issues independently.
- Present and explain results to management.
- Implement new tools and analytics to continuously improve business partnering.
- Complete and assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.
What Skills You Need to be Successful:
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
What Will Set You Apart:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Strong communications skills with a passion for asking questions and driving improvements
- Desire to develop and grow your career within a Fortune 100 company
- Experience with closing timelines and analysis
- Strong analytical skills to perform detailed financial analysis
- Ability to present financials results to leadership
- Strong background in accounting and budget development
- Continues improvement mindset
Additional Information
- Location is onsite East Peoria IL, onsite
- Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify
- Sponsorship NOT available
About Caterpillar
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
March 13, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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